If approved, new COVID treatment might be made in Ontario – iPolitics
iPolitics
“Clinical trials are underway at the University Health Network in Toronto and Juravinski Hospital in Hamilton. More from iPolitics. A COVID vaccine has …”
TAGS: COVID-19, pandemic, vaccine, clinical trials, University Health Network
Research on shoulder arthritis gets Arthritis Society funding – Western News
Western News – Western University
“… Musculoskeletal Measurement and Knowledge Translation and Canada Research Chair in Musculoskeletal Health Outcomes and Knowledge Translation.”
TAGS: arthritis, physiotherapy, innovative research, Western University, Arthritis Society
Type 1 diabetes: Stem cell-based treatment produces insulin | CTV News
CTV News
“Stem cell-based treatment may help Type 1 diabetes patients produce insulin: Canadian study. Avis Favaro, Medical Correspondent.”
TAGS: stem cell treatment, Type 1 diabetes, innovative research, Vancouver Coastal Health
Health of First Nations people in Manitoba has worsened over 20 years: research
CTV News
“Researchers from the First Nations Health and Social Secretariat of Manitoba and the MCHP looked at linked health data on more than 99 per cent of Manitobans registered for provincial health insurance in 2016 during the periods from 1994-95 to 1998-99; and 2012-13 to 2016-17. This totalled 140,910 registered First Nation people and 1,204,641 other Manitobans.”
TAGS: community health, access to care, University of Manitoba
Saving patients an unnecessary procedure | Newsroom – McGill University
McGill University
“A new study from The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) and eight collaborating international epilepsy centers has developed a …”
TAGS: epilepsy, medical advancements, mental health, The Neuro
How Canadian researchers are using stem cell advances to transform medicine
The Globe and Mail
“Cate Murray, executive director and chief operating officer of the national non-profit agency that supports research in stem cell technologies and regenerative medicine, says the country is a global leader in the sector.”
TAGS: innovative research, stem cells, regenerative medicines, Stem Cell Network
Shovelling snow linked to risks including heart attack, paramedics warn after two calls within an hour
Canada.Com
“Paramedics assessed the man, determined he was having a myocardial infarction and rushed him to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute where a …”
TAGS: heart attack, risk factors, myocardial infarction, University of Ottawa Heart Institute
Funding to help improve Indigenous children’s mental health and well-being – CHEO …
CHEO Research Institute
“CHEO Research Institute · CHEO CHEO Foundation · Home » About Us » Media » Funding to help improve Indigenous children’s mental health and well- …”
TAGS: mental health, wellbeing, children and youth health, community health, CHEO Research Institute
How the health care system is healing its environmental sore points – The Globe and Mail
The Globe and Mail
“… now,” says Edward Rubinstein, director of environmental compliance, energy and sustainability with Toronto’s University Health Network (UHN).”
TAGS: healthcare, PPE, University Health Network, Vancouver Coastal Health
| Upcoming Intersections: Towards a New Frontier in Medical Education Ryerson University “Ryerson is embarking on a new chapter that will help shape the future of health care in Ontario. The university has received a planning grant from the provincial government that will support the development of a proposal for a new kind of medical school in Brampton.” Date: December 14, 2021 Time: 1:00 PM EST – 2:00 PM EST |